Who was Samuel Barber?

Samuel Barber (1648–1708) was born in Windsor,Hartford,Connecticut and died in Windsor,Hartford,CT. 8 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 25 generations of this lineage.

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Samuel Barber 1648–1708

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 8 independent trees

Born 01 Oct 1648 · Windsor,Hartford,Connecticut

Died 12 Mar 1708 · Windsor,Hartford,CT

Father Thomas Barber

Mother Jane Cogan

Siblings James Barber, John Barber, Josiah Barber, Maria Barbara, Sarah Barber, Thomas Barber

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Individual … Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … U.S., Sons of the American … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index North America, Family Histories New England, the Great Migration … The New England Historical & … The American Genealogist, Chapter XVI, … Connecticut Society of Colonial Wars … Barber genealogy in two sections …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Barber

Jane Cogan

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1648, Samuel Barber entered the world in Windsor,Hartford,Connecticut, born to thomas barber and jane cogan. Samuel Barber passed away in 1708 in Windsor,Hartford,CT.

Sources

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Record Family Data Collection - Births
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Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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Record Millennium File
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins
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Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
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Record The American Genealogist, Chapter XVI, No. 1
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Military Connecticut Society of Colonial Wars Pedigrees
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Record Barber genealogy in two sections : Section I. Descendants of Thomas Barber of Windsor, Conn. 1614-1909. Section II. Descandants

Life Timeline

1648

Birth of Samuel Barber in Windsor,Hartford,Connecticut

Birth

1708

Death of Samuel Barber in Windsor,Hartford,CT

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Barber

This ancestor line traces from Cuincy, Bethune, Pas-de-Calais, France (1000) to Windsor,Hartford,Connecticut (1648) across 25 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Samuel Barber (1648–1708) was born in Windsor,Hartford,Connecticut and died in Windsor,Hartford,CT. 8 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 25 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.